STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

The channel manager picks reservation and rates updates made in the PMS and immediately distributes them to the connected channel. Investing in a Hotel booking engine (Hotel Reservation System) that supports seamless direct bookings is crucial. A well-designed website can convert visitors into bookers without paying commissions.

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SiteMinder

MAY 15, 2024

In this blog we’ll give you all the tips to make your property’s interior design shine. Boost your reservations with SiteMinder’s smart platform Leverage the power of SiteMinder to showcase your hotel’s stunning interiors and attract more guests. Bear in mind that this will need expert maintenance to keep it looking sharp.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

  In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of hotel POS systems, exploring their benefits, features, types, selection criteria, implementation strategies, and much more. Real-Time Updates: POS systems provide real-time updates on reservations, room availability, and transactions. Let's get started.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 18, 2023

The WordPress website builder is a popular tool that allows users to create an online presence or website for their blog, business or organisation. Technical maintenance and security. These domains require some investment, depending on the domain you want to use – and if it’s already been reserved.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Examples might include resort fees that cover property maintenance, parking fees, or additional cleaning fees if guests bring pets. In this blog you’ll learn how your hotel can effectively, transparently and considerately apply fees to boost your revenue, reduce your overall costs, and keep guests happy.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

It enables you to establish revenue benchmarks, control operational expenditures , allocate resources judiciously, and prepare for contingencies such as economic downturns or unexpected maintenance issues. Contingency planning : Include a contingency fund to address unexpected situations like maintenance emergencies or economic downturns.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This blog explores how to build and successfully incorporate SOPs in your hotel operations, including best practices. For example, your goal may be to standardise a response to phone calls into the reservations department, enquiring about discounts. Table of contents. What is a hotel SOP?

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Housekeeping & Maintenance: Guest perceptions of a hotel are heavily influenced by the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and common areas. Hotel management oversees effective housekeeping and maintenance procedures, ensuring well-maintained, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing premises.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Housekeeping & Maintenance: Guest perceptions of a hotel are heavily influenced by the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and common areas. Hotel management oversees effective housekeeping and maintenance procedures, ensuring well-maintained, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing premises.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Just look at the wide array of different workers a relatively standard, medium-sized hotel might employ: hotel managers, receptionists, admin staff, salespeople, maintenance workers, housekeepers, concierges, valets, bartenders, waitstaff, chefs, childcare workers and more. For example; room cleaning, maintenance tasks, communication.”

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Synergy Suite

JULY 11, 2023

Support and Maintenance Consider the level of support and maintenance provided by the payroll and HR solution provider. A system with a well-designed interface will simplify the payroll and HR management process, reduce training time, and minimize errors.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Whether you are new to the industry or catching up with the fast evolution, this blog will introduce you to the responsibilities of revenue managers and how they can succeed in 2022. System maintenance and ongoing training and education. Table of contents. What is a revenue manager? Want insights delivered straight to your inbox?

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Les Roches

APRIL 13, 2023

As you make these changes, the popularity and desirability of your hotel may rise, leading to more reservations and higher investment return. Lower satisfaction scores and ratings can lead to fewer reservations and reduced profits. These changes could include enhancing the hotel’s external appearance or improving hotel features.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

If you are ready to brush up on all things housekeeping, this blog covers everything from hotel room cleaning checklists to tips and software to support your team. So how can you avoid costly slip-ups and instead become known for outstanding cleanliness? Table of contents. Why is hotel room cleaning so important?

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Metasphere

MARCH 27, 2022

Generally, the core components in a PMS are: Central Reservation System - Holds all the information about your room inventory, dates, availability etcetera. Channel Management System - Synchronize reservation data between your PMS and external distribution channels. Now as you may have already figured out.

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Les Roches

AUGUST 10, 2023

Some of the common back-of-house positions you may find include: Food and beverage manager Chef Sous chef Line cook Pastry chef Purchasing manager Housekeeping staff Facilities manager Maintenance technician Sales and marketing Finance and revenue management What skills are required for back-of-house roles?

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

This blog will investigate the myriad different hotel costs that all hoteliers should understand at a fundamental level, before delving into tips, tricks and techniques on how to cut those costs and stop them from sapping profits and stunting your hotel’s growth.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Add up the number of reservations for the same time. Divide the number of room nights by total reservations to get your ALOS. For example, it’ll be easier for you to schedule cleaning, maintenance and front-of-house teams, because you can gauge the level of guest turnover. one month, quarter or a custom period).

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Whether you’re a hotel owner, manager, or employee, this blog is for you. Early forms of hotel automation involved the use of computers for managing reservations and check-ins. As technology continues to advance, it is likely that hotel automation will also evolve and change the way hotels operate and guests make reservations.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this blog, we’ll give you an overview of how to go about selecting the best check-in solution for your property. Payment Guest reservations can be paid in advance, but in many cases, they are partially paid or the guest needs to pay fully on-site. But as guests are demanding it, more and more hotels are embracing this technology.

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Blue Magnet Interactive

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As much as hoteliers want to push guests to book directly on their website, a consumer is going to reserve their stay through the channel that they feel most comfortable and familiar with. To really get into how to improve your hotel’s local seo strategy, you should dive into this blog post. The simple answer is… they do not know.

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SiteMinder

MAY 12, 2023

In this blog we’ll explain everything you need to know about accounting for hotels. Expenses – Money going out to pay for upkeep and maintenance of your property and services (e.g Accounting can also involve the practice of correcting negative performance and offering advice about your hotel’s financial plans. room sales).

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Xotels Hotel Revenue Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At XOTELS , it has been a while since we covered this topic on our hotel management blog, so I thought it would be good to have another look at forecasting in hotels. With reservation lead time changing in key markets we operate in, it is becoming more challenging to forecast accurately. On-the-book (OTB) data.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Talk to your repair and maintenance vendors to check your appliances, security systems, coolers, and other equipment prior to opening Software: ?? Restart your POS subscription Reactivate your 7shifts account Reactivate your payroll system Reactivate your guest management or reservation systems Reactivate your music system 4.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cloud-based PMS solutions are a superior way to automate and accelerate all the important processes at your hotel including; Taking and confirming bookings, Managing reservations, Generating bills and reports, Check-in/out, Room transfers, Checking/editing availability, Guest communication. Easy reservation and upselling processes.

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Synergy Suite

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Full-Service Restaurants Full-service restaurants, including fine dining establishments, family-style restaurants, or upscale eateries, have unique requirements for managing table reservations, guest preferences, and course-based ordering. This ensures optimal table utilization and reduces customer wait times.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Guest Reservations. Maintenance. Repairs and maintenance. DESCRIPTION. Food Purchases. INCOME TOTAL. LESS SALES RETURNS / ALLOWANCES ( enter “-” negative amount ). TOTAL REVENUE. REFERENCE ID. DESCRIPTION. Depreciation. Utilities (electricity, gas, water). Rent & rates. Motor vehicle expenses. Income tax.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 24, 2023

Take into account any additional fees, such as setup fees, transaction fees, or ongoing maintenance costs. Platform Support and Maintenance Consider the level of technical support and maintenance provided by the online ordering system provider.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Make sure you work with an online distribution solution that can measure: Channel yield Earnings from reservations Booking volume Average lead times You should ensure you can view them quickly in a summary or as more detailed trends over time. In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, mastering hotel commerce is paramount.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This blog will take you through the major considerations to keep in mind regarding hotel management. Reservations management: As soon as a room is sold, the job of managing that reservation begins. Property management: From gardening to repairs, managing property maintenance is a key task within any hotel business.

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Travel Booster

JUNE 19, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll unlock just how online travel agency APIs can deliver on this promise and why the decision to fully adopt them into your ERP will pay off almost immediately. The API sends a reservation request to the relevant service provider’s API, which confirms the availability and makes the booking.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This blog will take you through the major considerations to keep in mind regarding hotel management. Reservations management: As soon as a room is sold, the job of managing that reservation begins. Property management: From gardening to repairs, managing property maintenance is a key task within any hotel business.

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Channel Management: Effectively manage online and offline distribution channels to reach the right audience and convert the right (high-value) reservations. property maintenance) and comparatively low variable costs (e.g., Prompt Reactions: Respond swiftly to market fluctuations, demand shifts, and competitor actions.

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eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog, we will delve into the world of hotel virtual tours, shedding light on what they are, why they matter, and how they are transforming the hospitality landscape. The transparency and trust established through virtual tours reduce any uncertainties that might typically deter travelers from making a reservation.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2022

What is your experience with using point-of-sale/reservation systems? A similar question with the relevant software or program can be used for roles such as night duty manager, restaurant manager, maintenance supervisor or really any role that requires using a certain computer system.

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Metasphere

APRIL 16, 2022

You can check out our previous blog post about the differences of contactless check in kiosk and traditional check in, if you want to learn more. Whereas, kiosks - on the other hand - will often be restricted to check-in, check-out processes, and walk-in reservations. Code their room key card. Installment Process. Labor Involvement.

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Xotels Hotel Revenue Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Sales reservation fees. Other Expenses (franchise fees, marketing expenses, maintenance costs etc.). Reservations: Prior to this it is possible to have staff taking inquiry and answering questions with scheduled callbacks at a later stage once everything is organized. Still considering to go for a franchise? Royalty fees.

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